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E397 LBX

1987 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Subaru Mv Pickup87,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 LBX
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2005 98,665 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Mv Pickup?

Based on 8,799 MOT tests across 1,258 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,609
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 507
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 458
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 425
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E397 LBX is a 1987 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 87,379 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Mv Pickup fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E397 LBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Mv Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E397 LBX registered?

E397 LBX is a 1987 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 30 October 1987.

Is E397 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E397 LBX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E397 LBX have outstanding finance?

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